Engineering services: calculation/simulation, CAD design and measurement for automotive engineering and mechanical engineering
AMSD Advanced Mechatronic System Development KG
8020 Graz, AT (Headquarters / Engineering office)New on Amplifa
Company profile
AMSD Advanced Mechatronic System Development KG is an engineering office founded in 2010 by Dr. Gerald Kelz and based in Graz (Reininghausstraße 13a). The company specializes in research and development in the fields of mechatronics and mechanical engineering, combining modern numerical development methods (CAD, CAE) with experimental investigations such as prototype tests and measurement campaigns. Its core competencies include calculation and simulation (longitudinal dynamics and energy management, 3D vehicle dynamics using multibody systems, structural analysis using FEM), CAD design including proof of compliance in accordance with the FKM guideline, VDI2014, VDI2230 and the cableway standard, as well as vehicle dynamics measurement campaigns. As an engineering service provider, AMSD handles complete new product developments from concept development through procurement, manufacturing and assembly to prototype testing, CE marking and commissioning. Customers come from automotive engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, rail vehicles, cableways and aerospace (landing gear).
- Site
- Graz
- Processes
- Calculation and simulation (1D simulation, multibody systems, finite elements), Longitudinal dynamics and energy management simulation (hybrid/electric vehicles, transmission, 3D vehicle dynamics simulation (MBS, full-vehicle models, wheel suspensions, real-time models), Structural analysis and optimization (FEM: strength, stiffness, natural frequencies), CAD design (concept, draft and detail design, new product development), Verification in accordance with FKM guideline, VDI2014, VDI2230, cableway standard, Measurement campaigns (vehicle dynamics measurements: acceleration, yaw rate, steering/roll angles,, Complete new product development including procurement, manufacturing and assembly, prototype
- Materials
- CFRP (carbon fiber-reinforced plastic), Carbon fiber-reinforced plastic, Multibody system simulation (SIMPACK, Adams, TMeasy), Finite element method (Ansys, Abaqus), CAD design (SolidWorks, CATIA), Longitudinal dynamics and energy management simulation (Matlab/Simulink), Vehicle dynamics measurement campaigns (Dewesoft)
- Founded
- 2010
- Industries
- Automotive engineering / Automotive, Mechanical engineering, Mechatronics, Rail vehicles, Cableways, Aerospace (landing gear)
- 01
Analysis of the initial situation / requirements specification
- 02
Calculation and simulation (1D, MBS, FEM)
- 03
CAD design
- 04
Verification (FKM, VDI2014, VDI2230, cableway standard)
- 05
Measurement / prototype tests
- 06
Procurement, manufacturing and assembly
- 07
CE marking, documentation, commissioning
Tools, materials and processes
Carbon fiber-reinforced plastic
Design and strength calculation of CFRP components using FEM.
Multibody system simulation (SIMPACK, Adams, TMeasy)
Creation of full-vehicle and assembly models for vehicle dynamics, vibration and operating load calculation.
Finite element method (Ansys, Abaqus)
Evaluation of stresses, strains, displacements and natural frequencies for structural optimization.
CAD design (SolidWorks, CATIA)
Concept, draft and detail design including assessment of package space, weight and manufacturability.
Longitudinal dynamics and energy management simulation (Matlab/Simulink)
Modeling of hybrid and electric vehicles including energy storage systems, drives and transmissions.
Vehicle dynamics measurement campaigns (Dewesoft)
Acquisition of acceleration, yaw rate, steering/roll angles and suspension travel for validation of simulation models.
Locations
Graz
ATHeadquarters / Engineering office
- Lot size
- Prototype, small series
- Materials
- CFK
- SIMPACK
- Adams
- TMeasy
- Ansys
- Abaqus
- SolidWorks
- CATIA
- Matlab/Simulink
- Mathematica
- Octave
- Scilab
- R
- DEWESoft
Components and projects
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calculation and simulation (1D simulation, multibody systems, finite elements)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Longitudinal dynamics and energy management simulation (hybrid/electric vehicles, transmissionEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| 3D vehicle dynamics simulation (MBS, full-vehicle models, wheel suspensions, real-time models)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Structural analysis and optimization (FEM: strength, stiffness, natural frequencies)Engineering | – | – | – | – | CFK |
| CAD design (concept, draft and detail design, new product development)Engineering | – | – | – | – | CFK |
| Verification in accordance with FKM guideline, VDI2014, VDI2230, cableway standardEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Measurement campaigns (vehicle dynamics measurements: acceleration, yaw rate, steering/roll angles,Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Complete new product development including procurement, manufacturing and assembly, prototypeAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
13 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simulation/CAD software: SIMPACK | SIMPACK | – | – | – | Graz |
| Simulation software: Adams | MSC Software Adams | – | – | – | Graz |
| Tire model: TMeasy | TMeasy | – | – | – | Graz |
| FEM software: Ansys | Ansys | – | – | – | Graz |
| FEM software: Abaqus | Dassault Systèmes (SIMULIA) Abaqus | – | – | – | Graz |
| CAD software: SolidWorks | Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks | – | – | – | Graz |
| CAD software: CATIA | Dassault Systèmes CATIA | – | – | – | Graz |
| Mathematics/simulation software: Matlab/Simulink | MathWorks Matlab/Simulink | – | – | – | Graz |
| Mathematics software: Mathematica | Wolfram Mathematica | – | – | – | Graz |
| Mathematics software: Octave | GNU Octave | – | – | – | Graz |
| Mathematics software: Scilab | Scilab | – | – | – | Graz |
| Statistics software: R | R Project | – | – | – | Graz |
| Measurement data acquisition system / measuring amplifier | Dewesoft | – | – | – | Graz |
Additional services
History
- 2004
Johann Puch Award for Excellence in Automotive Engineering to managing director Gerald Kelz
- 2008
Scholarship from the Frank Stronach Institute for outstanding achievements awarded to Gerald Kelz
- 2010
Foundation of AMSD by Dr. Gerald Kelz, building on experience gained at the Institute of Automotive Engineering of Graz University of Technology